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Ọlátúnbọ̀sún audiois a masculine name of Yoruba origin, from South-west Nigeria. The name is derived from a combination of three Yoruba words: ọlá, meaning "wealth"; túnbọ̀, meaning "continue to"; and sún, meaning "expand", "spread", or "shift". Therefore the meaning of the name is "wealth has expanded" or "wealth has shifted forward." It carries a positive and aspirational connotation, symbolising hope for the continued prosperity of the family.

Origin and Significance

Ọlátúnbọ̀sún is rooted in Yoruba culture and It is often given to children as a blessing or prayer for a life filled with wealth, and stability. By bestowing this name, families express their desire for future success and prosperity.

Variants

• Bọ̀sún
• Túnbọ̀sún
• Túbọ̀sún
• Ọlátúbọ̀sún

Notable people with the given name

Politicians

• Bosun Tijani (born 1977) Nigerian minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy

Activists

• Ayoade Olatunbosun-Alakija–Nigeria's former chief humanitarian coordinator

Footballers

• Bosun Lawal (born 2003) Irish professional footballer
• Bosun Ayeni (born 1978) Nigerian Footballer

Art and entertainment

• Olatubosun Oladapo (born 1943)- Nigeria Poet, playwright and music producer.
• Tunbosun Aiyedehin (born 1973)  Nigerian Actress.

People with the surname

• Sikiru Olatunbosun (born 1996) - Nigerian footballer

References

1. "Olatunbosun - Boy's name meaning, Origin, Language, Gender & Popularity". Babymigo. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
2. "Olatunbosun Pronunciation". www.howtopronounce.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
3. popular-babynames.com. "NAMES - The Name Olatunbosun : popularity, meaning and origin, popular baby names". Popular-BabyNames.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
4. "olatunbosun | Nigerian Names & Meanings". onlinenigeria.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
5. venere.it (2024-07-01). "The meaning and history of the name Ölatunbosun". Venere. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
6. "Olatubosun - Name Meaning and Pronunciation". 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-10-13.

• Yoruba names